The Hill Training Debate: Worth the Burn?

Looking to run faster, stronger, and smarter? Hill training is one of the most effective workouts for marathon runners, half marathoners, and anyone tackling hilly races. In this episode, we break down how hill workouts improve cardiovascular endurance, build leg strength, and strengthen mental resilience.

Runner Jacob Coan shares his personal tips from training for a fast New York City Marathon and explains how hill sessions helped him hit new personal bests. Perfect for runners of all levels who want to maximise speed, endurance, and race-day performance.

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PODCAST NOTES

Keywords

hill training, running, marathon, endurance, cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength, mental strength, performance benefits, training techniques, Jacob Cohn

Summary

This podcast episode focuses on the importance of hill training for runners, especially those preparing for hilly races like the New York City Marathon. Host Tim discusses the physical and performance benefits of hill training, including improved muscle strength, endurance, and cardiovascular fitness. He interviews Jacob Cohn, who shares his personal experiences and strategies for incorporating hill training into his regimen. The episode emphasizes the need for gradual progression in training to avoid injuries and maximise benefits.

Takeaways

Hill training is crucial for improving performance in hilly races. It enhances muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness. Gradual progression in hill training is essential to prevent injuries. Mental strength gained from hill training can be significant. Attacking hills improves running style and efficiency. Hill training can be integrated with other training methods like intervals. Jacob Cohn emphasises the importance of hill training for marathon preparation. Hill workouts should be done carefully to avoid overexertion. Understanding the terrain of a race can help in hill training. Hill training can lead to faster race times.

Sound bites

"Hill training builds mental strength." "Hill training can reduce your injuries." "Don't overdo it with hill training."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Hill Training 06:30 Jacob's Hill Training Insights 09:56 Performance and Technical Benefits of Hill Training 17:49 Gradual Progression in Hill Training